[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-08-26

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Oregon Heritage News 2021-08-26

In this issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog: Reflections on the Oregon Latino Heritage Network Summit Event
  *   Six IMLS Museum Grant Opportunities Now Available
  *   State Library of Oregon awards American Rescue Plan Act Grants to libraries and museums
  *   Ten reasons to apply for National Trust Preservation Funds, applications due Oct. 1
  *   AAM article explores what an equitable hiring process looks like
  *   Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to meet Sept. 1
  *   Southern Oregon Historical Society seeks archivist

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Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog: Reflections on the Oregon Latino Heritage Network Summit Event

Oregon Heritage staff reflects on the Latino/a/x and Hispanic Heritage Preservation in Oregon: Building a Network Summit Event that took place last April. Check out the most recent post<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2021/08/16/latino-a-x-and-hispanic-heritage-preservation-in-oregon-building-a-network-summit-event-connections-made-and-lessons-learned/> on the Oregon Heritage Exchange to learn more about the outcomes and recommendations that came from the event along with some lessons learned.

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Six IMLS Museum Grant Opportunities Now Available

Museums and related organizations across the United States have six opportunities in the coming months to apply for grants from the nation's primary source of federal funding for museum services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for six grant programs:


  *   Museums for America<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQjEHhuaCsE1gK85NK-GPMTXpL_coq3Ta3uCTZv1bBnWhRvZH2qVkrgURdA72tavC3p8H03gwxRV27gVzWsWsuZiE2slgYXfb_a9WOFVxiPxZ3em3kuzM5ZsKYfDmbH9WQtk5Zwd87gfC&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>
  *   Inspire! Grants for Small Museums<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQk_Bs8v0xa6KCZt2AoKhz_sLm8sguchC2cUdVlWE5s9hlB92tIxsRaw-7yrPDJ4S8_wL0FbwRVxLjwVvj3F0W_X7bg7VMbpkDdb85dNq0fmP9qpNdjYylHrrv678Ihprqb5Sc_4v6lhFiBvwwLKu7pg=&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>
  *   Museums Empowered<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQlBt1mTnTVKXlY_akRntwmTMSBg0nijghBmFANmWvTrQVsEFueh1ltzMP1Tp6BFkj2KOTQG5DeEd6P0Zj1bTNO_pE0BEQh89SUlN4UVaCG412W6f46jb2NGzveTPgws1HxbOJFCgY763a96L0mFmNtH5EJ0hfnpxz55Fe6FhCHb-41CFUtOrZjQgHv6CcqgGz5glgyU9IcykyWSUy14NLtY=&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>
  *   National Leadership Grants for Museums<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQjEHhuaCsE1gAxVkflTiLtCv3vu6rZ5xU5rk9fniL4sOqQz_JXDIB-EKxXlp0VIlx8gfOT-9jGUClDHi1tS-a5OBRVfYw5CXajxW17J73Ghfn1jjRjaOvgLGrBrxwVNsrpdHvbCmWnt7khCCAMRW8mYs_aoBx9Qchg==&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>
  *   Museum Grants for African American History and Culture<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQlJ_Tz9ZBE9MkHYB2a-QTDLLFALJ4vvhBkNPQkEC2GObU2mEp7qUql0B6VPjMEahDkrpurjbPlH_dH-DtCdnBCCXcK82pADl6LJsvOteyFoHAxETsvr5dykjyS8cWCGHP3V31F3Lg5alWCy5yu9sPArAWPGPEVTbL06dkiKkjRjU3bEj_kk-YxM=&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>
  *   Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQlJ_Tz9ZBE9MS7RQ2Ri_ahA6G7_eX4pOfYaSA3vsyWMXFcjyDn9owhzIizp8cBZhIycxEEGMFNluDdJAKQOpiRGHgV49YvQ2ugJSgSssmnkuP34fFHJ0vqfOX_ihVvCDF51gX6giTkWWYl94MSTo1i3EoGPb_qz3814ejQAdSX7kqEneGa8eAeW-9igi1GSsJQ==&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>

Applications for all six programs are due on November 15, 2021. Applicants should review the notices of funding opportunity carefully to understand each program's specific goals and objectives, which are newly formulated this year to reflect the agency's focus on championing lifelong learning, strengthening community engagement, and advancing collections stewardship and access.

Prospective grant applicants are invited to view webinars on how to choose the appropriate funding opportunity and to learn more about each grant program. Visit the IMLS website<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQn0piARM-iONbIIbXihLqrd4leL91FMdRpct_UG4ZAG0Qpo0VZNWxnsOUr0PxFQQVIpoHB96UNGsAzq2Jvmj3GIjXiEVKL1Xte2Y5lgSrCsf&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==> for a listing of on-demand webinars.

For questions or guidance, please contact the staff members listed on the grant program web pages<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tSNoRzsyCRVWuPduc_A8xEfNCYJXs13o9tA7wZWljXeqrxzwUAcUQhoPUQT5YbpXtXpJyQQdUWcRXCPcXxkWrx-b2DxmgQWs2M7GMOQOlMMK9O9wDtMOcNN1itBp347AFUPnxCmZxGP_bhxwPphChLSeOhbYr0YXMWOe0T6Hr9w=&c=xcMLI3RrcuCCb4Hlf9XnFVyGm8ndeNvGoH25NK_yxTzkiem5WP_Lgw==&ch=9TG28SDfzZzqgtVgV5OYtJWN0mXVrJAnopvIbikE-tLBH13u-uAY4w==>.

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State Library of Oregon awards American Rescue Plan Act Grants to libraries and museums

In March of this year, the State Library of Oregon received nearly $3 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). These funds were given to the State Library by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help Oregon libraries, museums, and related nonprofits promote digital inclusion and connectivity, address needs arising from the pandemic, and generally support efforts to provide equitable service to communities.

The State Library is excited to announce that it is giving out over $2.1 million of the ARPA funds in competitive grants to local organizations. Grants are being distributed to 61 institutions that serve nearly every part of the state. Projects include efforts to improve internet connectivity and accessibility; expand access to and education about digital resources and tools; reach out to and better serve underrepresented communities; promote workforce development; and respond to needs arising from the pandemic. Below are some examples of the projects awarded funding.


  *   Pendleton Public Library will purchase a pop-up bookmobile, outfitted with Wi-Fi, to provide mobile library services to areas of need, with priority going to the Umatilla Indian Reservation, assisted living facilities, and low-income apartment complexes within their service area.
  *   Eastern Oregon University will create a mobile Virtual Reality Lab run by the library that students and faculty can use for out-of-classroom content engagement and remote lab work, such as dissection and simulation assignments for students in Anatomy & Physiology courses.
  *   Albany Regional Museum, Eagle Point Museum, Phoenix Historical Society and Museum, and Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum will each revamp their current exhibits to be more inclusive and accessible and to tell the stories of underrepresented voices.
  *   Elkton Community Education Center, located in a small rural community with limited connectivity and lack of access to preventative care, will set up a telehealth kiosk, extend internet access, and equip the building for extended power outages.
  *   Both Lane County Law Library and Linn County Law Library will establish programs aimed at connecting renters with rental assistance and information, with the goal of improving housing stability and reducing evictions.
  *   The Greater Albany School District will supply historically underserved students with Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebooks as well as additional instructional and logistical support to overcome the educational impacts of the COVID pandemic.
  *   Cottage Grove Public Library will provide programs to better serve Spanish and Mayan-language (Mam, K'iche') speaking communities, and to support a community health worker who can act as a resource navigator for individuals and families.

A complete list of grant recipients is available at https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/lstagrants/arpaawards.

Questions or comments can be directed to Buzzy Nielsen, Program Manager for Library Support and Development (buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov>, 971-375-3486).

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Ten reasons to apply for National Trust Preservation Funds, applications due Oct. 1
*from National Trust for Historic Preservation e-news 8/24/21

Here are ten reasons why you should apply for a grant through the National Trust Preservation Funds<http://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/958787?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> by the October 1 fall deadline:

#10: It's easy to apply! Our online application allows multiple staff to collaborate, work can be saved and returned to, and many other user-friendly features.
#9: Kick start your project. Funding provides seed money to start that big project you've been thinking about.
#8: Community outreach. Get the resources to engage and educate members of your community.
#7: Obtain the expertise you need. Hire an expert in preservation, archaeology, or other related fields needed to take your project to the next level.
#6: Grants are awarded three times a year! If you're not quite ready to apply, keep our February 1 deadline in mind.
#5: Get national recognition! Grants from a national organization can spur financial support at the local level.
#4: Be the change. Your project can serve as a catalyst for others in your community.
#3: Build a stronger organization. Use the funding to enhance your organizational capacity.
#2: Money!! Who doesn't need money? Funding ranges from $2,500 to $5,000.
#1: You deserve it! You and your organization are doing important work, and you deserve to be the best that you can be!

More information and application instructions.<https://forum.savingplaces.org/build/funding/grant-seekers/preservation-funds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_campaign=grants>

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AAM article explores what an equitable hiring process looks like

The American Alliance of Museums article, What Does a Truly Equitable Recruiting Process Look Like?<https://www.aam-us.org/2021/08/25/what-does-a-truly-equitable-recruiting-process-look-like/>, includes discussion of an equity-based mindset, examples of comments about candidates that might perpetuate a white dominated culture and examples of prompts and changes in the process in order to avoid the trap of past methods.

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Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to meet Sept. 1

Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA)
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The meeting will cover the intent to amend OCAPIA Bylaws, Commissioners' reports and other subjects of interest to the Commission. Proposed Bylaw amendments are posted here<https://www.oregon.gov/oac/ocapia/Pages/meetings-OCAPIA.aspx>.

Virtual Meeting only:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87421887840?pwd=YmVtdFhqTWRYcnRjVHh1Vk1uMUpsdz09
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to sign up to receive this Public Meeting Notice, have questions regarding accessibility or any other concerns, contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725.

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Southern Oregon Historical Society seeks archivist

POSITION TITLE: Archivist
STATUS: Part-time
$22/hr
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES: Volunteers, students or interns (occasional)

To see the full announcement with duties, skills and abilities, education and experience and application process visit here https://www.sohs.org/sites/default/files/sohs_files/Archivist%20-%20Application%20Packet.pdf


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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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